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Will Sammon

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Reporting on the New York Mets and MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.

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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Some thoughts on Carson Benge quite possibly turning into a star: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...
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Carson Benge’s 20-20 rookie season is the Mets’ biggest win in a sorry year (Gift Article)
Benge became the first New York Mets rookie to produce 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season Friday night.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Simply put, Andy is the perfect person for the job." Why? With @willsammon.bsky.social
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Andy Green is staying. Why the Mets believe he’s the right manager for their future (Gift Article)
Even before moving to the dugout, Green had strong relationships with the Mets’ younger players, including Carson Benge and Nolan McLean.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Story from @willsammon.bsky.social:
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Mets failed to replace Pete Alonso. Jared Young is making his case for the job (story with @timbritton.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
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The Mets failed to replace Pete Alonso. Jared Young is making his case for the job (Gift Article)
The Mets’ collective fWAR at first base is -1.1, making it Major League Baseball’s worst production at the position.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Free to read:
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Pete Alonso’s return showed why his departure remains the defining decision of David Stearns’ tenure (Gift Article)
Alonso received a hero's welcome back at Citi Field. The "Fire Stearns" chants that followed said just as much
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The Mets are promoting top prospect Jefferson Rojas to Triple A, league sources said. In 135 plate appearances with Double-A Binghamton following trade from Cubs to Mets, Rojas had a .929 OPS with 9 home runs.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Bo Bichette will decide soon whether to opt out: What are the key factors? www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
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Bo Bichette will decide soon whether to opt out: What are the key factors? (Gift Article)
The Mets third baseman will have a 5-day window after the World Series to act on his $42 million player option.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
They shared the Mets’ booth with Howie Rose: Here’s what they learned www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
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They shared the Mets’ booth with Howie Rose: Here’s what they learned (Gift Article)
Rose will retire at the end of the season, but his voice will continue to echo through those who absorbed his approach to calling a game.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
As Jonah Tong nears return to the bigs, a Mets exec assesses his development: a Q&A www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
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As Jonah Tong nears return to the bigs, a Mets exec assesses his development: a Q&A (Gift Article)
Mets vice president for pitching Eric Jagers breaks down some of the factors behind Tong’s recent improvement.
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Keith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
new minor league scouting notebook, with notes on Gary Gill Hill, Jefferson Rojas, Caden Hunter, Alex Clemmey, Devin Fitz-Gerald, Enddy Azocar, Chris Hacopian, & more from the Mets, Phils, O's, and Nats: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Scouting Jefferson Rojas, Chris Hacopian, Enddy Azocar and other Mets, Nats, Orioles prospects
Scouting notes on prospects from the Mets, Orioles, Nationals and Phillies organizations.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Pulling players? Speaking candidly about poor performance? Pat Murphy can be demanding. And the Brewers are OK with that. “I’m not trying to be Johnny hard-ass here.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Pat Murphy can be demanding, and the Brewers are OK with that: ‘You have to build habits’ (Gift Article)
Pulling rookie Cooper Pratt symbolized the manager's insistence that players meet the Brewers' high standard for effort.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Could David Stearns and the Mets front office benefit from adding another voice? www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...
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Could David Stearns and the Mets front office benefit from adding another voice? (Gift Article)
Stearns has generally maintained that the Mets aren't going to add just to add, though they are always on the lookout for talented people.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
With just over four weeks left in the Mets' season, Juan Soto is taking multiple rounds of live batting practice, getting reps in left field today as he attempts to return from a calf injury.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"As the season has gone on, the more time I spend here, the more I feel like a Met. ... They’re a huge part of the future here, and I just want what’s best for them." On Bo Bichette and his influence on Mets rookies Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...
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Bo Bichette connects with Mets’ promising rookies, with an emphasis on work ethic (Gift Article)
As Mets’ unraveled in the first half, Bichette resolved to set an example for how to handle the worst of times.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
From last year, on Benny and Bruin Agbayani, and the role Bobby Valentine played in one of the most important decisions of their lives: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Austin Warren to the IL after another rough outing, and Marcus Semien explains what he wishes he did differently last offseason to prevent his hip injury. Mets notes with @willsammon.bsky.social:
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Mets injury notes: Austin Warren to the IL, Marcus Semien’s regret and optimism (Gift Article)
Plus: The plan for Jorge Polanco, who has returned from a three-month IL stint.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
For the first time, Freddy Peralta called his own pitches. What to make of that decision less than four weeks before the deadline, what I am hearing about his market as a trade candidate: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Mets trade deadline notes: Seems unlikely they do it, but trading a catcher could fetch a bounty, thoughts on Weaver, Bichette www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The Soto-Lindor relationship is critical for the Mets. Here’s where it stands now ... www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
With @willsammon.bsky.social, some early trade deadline intel on the Mets’ likely priorities:
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What we’re hearing about the Mets’ trade deadline priorities (Gift Article)
The Mets' aim to compile prospects at the deadline with an eye toward leaning on their farm system for trades in the offseason.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Inside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
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Inside the Mets’ breaking point: The tumult beyond Carlos Mendoza’s last stand (Gift Article)
The Athletic spoke to more than a dozen people within the organization about the troubled the state of the team.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Freddy Peralta not pitching well enough to help Mets — or boost his trade value www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...
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Freddy Peralta not pitching well enough to help Mets — or boost his trade value (Gift Article)
The Phillies battered Peralta for 10 earned runs as his ERA jumped to 4.83.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
How the Mets went from first to (almost) worst in stolen bases and why improvement may come: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Mets are recalling Jonathan Pintaro, league sources said. In 6 2/3 IP with Mets, 1 ER. After yesterday's game, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Tobias Myers for today, too. Mets' bullpen is a strength but losing a SP from a thin rotation, even in short term, obviously could further stress RPs.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
From @willsammon.bsky.social, another blow to the Mets rotation:
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Mets’ rotation takes another hit with Christian Scott headed to IL: Sources
Scott has had a solid season thus far, with a 3.10 ERA over nine starts.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Mets are recalling RHP Jonathan Pintaro, per league sources. He can go multiple innings. They opened a vital stretch of 22 games over 23 days yesterday with a 7-0 loss vs. STL, the top wild card team. Austin Warren is the opener today. They pushed Christian Scott to tomorrow.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
The Mets have scored one run or less in 14 games this season, tied with the Giants for the most in MLB. For the Mets (22-30), that's ~27 percent of their games.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
After an impressive season debut, Jonah Tong is sticking around with the Mets, set to pitch again next week, The Athletic learned Friday night. More on the Mets' pitching plans: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...
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Jonah Tong to pitch again for Mets after 3 scoreless innings in Miami
Tong, 22, will get another chance to show what he can do after tossing three scoreless innings in Miami.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
“I said, ‘f—- it,’ and put my hands up.” Last season, Devin Williams changed the starting position of his hands in an effort to combat tipping. It was unnatural. But he kept it — until last month. Inside an adjustment that has the Mets’ closer rolling: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
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Devin Williams spotted a flaw in his delivery, now he's dominating again
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
With @willsammon.bsky.social, the plan for Jonah Tong and other Mets notes:
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Mets takeaways: Jonah Tong waits in the wings, stellar defense at first base
Tong led all of minor-league baseball last season with 179 strikeouts.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
"To be honest, as a dad, I'm not going to miss this." With @willsammon.bsky.social, on the remarkable journey Zach Thornton's dad, Paul, is making to be at his son's big-league debut Wednesday night. It's free to read.
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Mets minor leaguer gets called up. His dad is out of the hospital just in time to be there (Gift Article)
Zach Thornton's father is learning to walk again but vowed that nothing would stop him from seeing his son's dream come true.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The Mets are promoting outfield prospect Nick Morabito, league sources tell The Athletic: www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
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Mets to promote another prospect in Nick Morabito, DFA Austin Slater: Sources
Joining the team in Washington, D.C., would be a homecoming for Morabito, a 2022 second-round pick from a nearby high school.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The Mets are calling up righty Daniel Duarte and optioning Joey Gerber to Triple A. A.J. Minter is shifted to the 60-day IL though that doesn’t change his timeline. (He’s eligible to return May 24.)
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Recovering from a stroke and the tragic loss of his teenage son, scout Joe Raccuia has found solace in watching A.J. Ewing, the talent he discovered. Ewing himself has all the praise for Raccuia, as well. “No one pushed harder for me than him.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
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The scout behind Mets rookie A.J. Ewing recalls: 'It took one swing'
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Clay Holmes suffered a fracture in his leg on that comebacker. He is going to be out “a long time,” Carlos Mendoza said. Huge blow to the Mets.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Which pitcher would you rather have going forward: Nolan McLean or Cam Schlittler? We asked a handful of scouts/execs their opinion (and couldn't resist asking Luke Weaver for his, too). Story with @timbritton.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...
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Nolan McLean or Cam Schlittler? Igniting the debate about New York’s emerging aces
When was the last time both teams in New York could be this excited about a young pitcher on the roster?
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
In an effort to support his recovery from an Achilles injury, Jorge Polanco received a platelet-rich plasma injection approximately one month ago www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
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Mets’ Jorge Polanco feels better after injection, but his return date is unclear
Polanco has appeared in just 14 games for the Mets, who signed him to a two-year, $40 million deal.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The Mets' three-game sweep of the Tigers was their first of the season, first since August 2025. So far in May, they are 8-4, outscoring opponents 55-37. This is the best things have been around this team since Opening Day.
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Mets have placed Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day IL with a right meniscus tear. Hayden Senger is up. That's the third meniscus tear the Mets have suffered this year, as Alvarez joins Mike Tauchman and Jared Young.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
The Mets are playing some bad baseball. Francisco Lindor’s run of mental mistakes isn’t topping the list of concerns. But it’s certainly up there. www.nytimes.com/athletic/718...
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Ranking the Mets' early concerns: How serious are Francisco Lindor's mistakes?
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
One key to Luis Robert's quick comfort and quick start with the Mets? The guy he's shadowed since the start of spring, the guy who's made sure their lockers are close: Juan Soto. With @willsammon.bsky.social:
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How Juan Soto helped Luis Robert get comfortable in New York
Soto reached out right away: “The vibe that you bring every day because you feel comfortable in that place is going to be through the roof."
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
This Week in Mets:
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Luis Robert is hot, Bo Bichette is not: What matters about the Mets’ first week?
Sean Manaea’s fastball sat around 88 to 89 mph on Sunday, and recent history suggests it's difficult to survive in the majors that way.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Bo Bichette’s “welcome to NY moment” was not what he had in mind. Three games in, the boos came early. But he showed he gets what he signed up for by calling them late. His first three games with the Mets were rough. His response was refreshing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
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Mets fans are booing Bo Bichette and he gets it: 'I thought my at-bats were terrible'
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
How to interpret Freddy Peralta’s ‘no comments’ regarding extension talks with Mets www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
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How to interpret Freddy Peralta’s ‘no comments’ regarding extension talks with Mets
Peralta, 29, told The Athletic in early March that he preferred a long-term deal. It's reasonable to assume that one will have to wait.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Back in November, David Stearns said Carson Benge had a legitimate chance to break camp with the club. Benge did just that by earning it. Whether in the box or in the room, Benge impressed veterans in the clubhouse for being “unafraid,” as a couple of them put it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...
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Mets prospect Carson Benge captures roster spot with eye-opening spring
Benge, the Mets' 2024 first-round pick, came into the season as MLB's No. 18 prospect. His strong spring landed him on the Mets' roster.
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Ken Rosenthal @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Why the Pirates decided to send MLB’s top prospect, Konnor Griffin, to Triple A. Analysis with @WillSammon: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...
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Why the Pirates decided to send MLB’s top prospect Konnor Griffin to Triple A
The question of whether the 19-year-old Griffin should start the season in the majors is more nuanced than it may seem.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
A few thoughts on the Mets' decision to open the season without Sean Manaea in their rotation: www.nytimes.com/athletic/713...
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Mets shift Sean Manaea to the bullpen: 3 thoughts behind the decision
Kodai Senga's sizzling spring and Christian Scott's steady progress helped shape the Mets' long-term view of the rotation.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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Inside the Mets’ offseason: A Bo Bichette plot twist and a methodical overhaul
An eventful 3-month stretch reshaped the Mets in unexpected ways as executves sought flexibility on the field and in their decision-making.
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Will Sammon @willsammon.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Mets notes, post Bo Bichette edition: — Outfield possibilities — Philosophy on penalties for another FA with qualifying offer — Baty role www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
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What I'm hearing about Mets' post Bo Bichette plans: Outfield possibilities, QO philosophy
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Tim Britton (he/him) @timbritton.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
With @willsammon.bsky.social, how the Mets prepared themselves for their swift and stunning pivot to Bo Bichette:
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Inside the Mets’ stunning pivot to Bo Bichette
The Mets envision Bichette as an elite clubhouse presence: "Exactly the type of guy we want on our team."
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